Sagging skin is a totally natural phenomenon which is bound to happen. It affects us all. It can affect the face and neck, but also any part of the body. The stomach, thighs and arms are often the most affected by this loss of firmness. This loss of firmness can be caused or increased by a particular phenomenon, such as pregnancy, water retention or weight gain. But more often than not, it is one of the signs of skin ageing.
As we age, our muscles become slack. In our bodies, the quantity of collagen (which keeps the skin firm) and elastin (which maintains the elasticity of the dermis) decreases. The skin therefore gradually loses its support fibres, those that give it its firm, plump appearance. It becomes thinner, drier and more relaxed as these fibrous proteins become scarcer. This is why firming the skin after the age of 50 can be difficult… but not impossible! In the same way, when you lose weight, the skin has to produce more collagen to firm up the tissues. So it's essential to give it the best possible support during this delicate phase. Of course, the ideal solution is to take preventive action throughout your life to maintain a shapely body.
